Hardware failure

[unixronin]

No, for once I’m not talking about computer hardware dying unexpectedly.  I’m talking about this.

This is the bolt securing the access hatch to our attic.  Can you say “unclear on the concept”?  I hadn’t really looked at it before.

After fixing ...

And notice the use of advanced modern hard-disk technology to make environmentally sensitive recycled spacers for the hasp!  (Yes, those spacers came out of a dead hard disk.  They used to hold head-servo magnets apart.  See, you knew there’d be failed computer hardware involved here somewhere, didn’t you?  And you were right.)

Comments

[ithildae]

Could be worse. I replaced the feed line for a toilet yesterday. The stopcock failed. I managed to get the line attached (as a way to stop the water) while the water was blasting, full-force. I couldn't see a thing, my glasses we soaked, along with the rest of me. It is not leaking anymore, but I need to replace the part, one of these days...